As families struggle to pay rising bills, their children’s education comes under pressure.
Cost-of-living pressures are forcing families to make tough decisions around their children’s education as everyday expenses compete with school essentials.
Parents cited everyday expenses such as rent, groceries, petrol and power as the reasons why schooling was becoming more unaffordable. Inflation was also pushing up the cost of school related activities and necessities.
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